About Khaled Tanji

Khaled Tanji is a Palestinian filmmaker and award-winning Director of Photography. A graduate of Tehran University of Art, specializing in Cinematography (2019), Khaled has collaborated with professionals in the Iranian cinema industry, shaping his creative vision.

His work has been showcased at prestigious festivals worldwide, earning accolades such as Best Cinematographer at the Tokyo Film Festival (2023) and the Audience Award at the Vienna Film Festival (2023) for his film In Between.

Khaled’s background is rooted in theater, where he worked as both an actor and director—an experience that deeply influences his cinematography.

His expertise spans narrative films, documentaries, series, video art, and music videos. His film projects primarily explore themes of identity, resilience, and the human condition.